The heartwarming new medical rural romance from the bestselling author of The Bush Telegraph. Theyd bought a stock and feed store called of all things The Farmers Friend. Gracie could tell Jed thought it a great name. Farmers stick together. I like it. Jed and Gracies move to Featherwood brings big dreams and open hearts despite the drought around them. The ready-made rural store even comes with an ancient homestead overlooking the river albeit one requiring some TLC. Gracie is expecting and theyre eager to put down family roots in the tiny community. Midwife Nell has fled her life in Sydney hoping to start afresh on a small farm away from prying eyes and gossip. She strives to go unnoticed but that proves near impossible when she meets charismatic Gracie and Jed and the unpredictable attractive Liam who has as much emotional baggage as Nell does herself. Jeds store becomes the meeting place for the towns colourful characters people whod do anything for their neighbours and friends. As Gracies due date draws close tensions rise between her and Jed when his impulsiveness strains their precarious financial situation. As a bushfire ravages the region the whole town comes under threat putting relationships and lives on the line. Can quiet achievers unexpected heroes and a valley of part-time fire-fighters and farmers help Featherwood rise again? By the bestselling author of The Bush Telegraph comes a moving and uplifting Australian drama about what it really means to be a community and learning that best friends can also make the best family.
